Linear Velocity vs Uniform Velocity

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Uniformly increasing velocity refers to a linear increase in velocity, indicating constant acceleration in one-dimensional motion. The term "uniform" implies that the change occurs at a consistent rate over time. While "uniform exponential" suggests a different type of increase, "uniform" alone in this context typically denotes linearity. Therefore, stating "the velocity increases uniformly" does mean that the increments are linear, confirming constant acceleration. This clarification helps distinguish between different types of velocity changes in physics.
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I was hoping someone could help clarify. Does uniformly increasing velocity also mean linearly increasing velocity?

I found terms where it used uniform exponential. So I'm confused as to whether the word "uniform" used alone would also refer to a linear change.
 
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What is the context?
 
Oh apologies. It for the basic one dimensional motion. Would it be correct for this statement "the velocity increases uniformly" to also mean that the increment is linear?
 
In other words, the acceleration is constant. Yes, I think it does mean that.
 
Many thanks.
 

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